free spyware /adware remover

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by N84Christ, Nov 18, 2008.

  1. N84Christ

    N84Christ Private First Class

    Hi I use to use Xcleaner and now cannot. Can anyone tell me of a good free cleaner program. Thanks
     
    N84Christ, Nov 18, 2008
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  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    chaslang, Nov 19, 2008
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  3. N84Christ

    N84Christ Private First Class

    Thank you for your time. Can you tell me the difference between malware, spyware, and adware. Also is there such a thing as someone can track my key stroke without me knowing. If so how do I block this. Again Thanks.
     
    N84Christ, Nov 19, 2008
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  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Malware is a generic term covering ALL MALicious softWARE

    Spyware - is computer software that is installed surreptitiously on a PC to intercept or take partial control over the user's interaction with the computer, without the user's informed consent.

    Adware - is software design to send you advertisements (sometimes in the form of popups).


    That would be called a keylogger. See the How to protect yourself link already given.
     
    chaslang, Nov 22, 2008
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